Customer Ratings & Reviews

MartinLogan's MP10s are part of their newly revamped Motion series which have been an absolute revelation for me. These share a lot of common traits with the C10 and F10s I also have, while providing a slim design that allows for a host of mounting options. As with the other speakers in the range, the build quality and finish on the MP10s is stunning. I have the piano black color, which looks phenomenal. Initially, I was leery of the slimline, slanted design of these, but after using them and mounting them on my wall, I can unequivocally say the function of the design makes these a great surround option, especially if you have a challenging or limited space. The sound quality on the MP10s is great. They have a fullness and balance that's quite unexpected given their stature. While listening to movies, the hold their own, which is somewhat uncommon with surround speakers. They have a reasonably decent low response (though there frankly isn't a lot of low end extension here unsurprisingly), but the mids and highs are spot on. As with the other speakers, the tweeter very much impressed me, providing an even soundscape that at times feels almost omnidirectional in a way that dome tweeters never do, and it's paired with a mid driver that sounds great. Frequency response is unexpectedly even and well balanced through the upper lows through the highs. Listening to music through these tells the same story; the highs and mids are incredibly well composed, but the low end drops off fairly steeply after a certain frequency. Given the intended usage of the MP10s as surround speakers (or height speakers if you're running an Atmos setup), they perform incredibly well. Their design is a bit odd at first, but once you deal with mounting them, it becomes clear just how much utility and flexibility that design gives. Overall, I feel as though the bookshelf speakers in the 10 series will produce a fuller sound and might be a slightly better option for those with the space, but these have a huge leg up on versatility while still giving you great sound.

Despite most home theatres needing ample space to work with, there are options out there for those who do not want to sacrifice audio quality but need a small enough speaker to fit in a limited space. This is especially true for those who only need speakers for listening to music, or perhaps only need a surround sound option for their existing setup. As such, I was excited to test the Martin Logan MP10 multipurpose speaker to see if a small speaker can provide ample sound quality. Upon opening the box of the MP10, the build quality is top notch. The piano black finish is impeccable and really stands out. At only 5 inches in depth, and weighing at a mere 9 lbs, the MP10 could be a viable solution for those who want to mount the speaker on the wall or want to create a music area in your household. In the box, the MP10 comes with a mounting bracket with two screws. However, the mounting screws themselves are not included. In addition, there is a set of four adhesive feet that can be applied to the M10 should you require them. Lastly, a grill was included so you can mount it to the front of the speaker. All in all, I think the MP10s look absolutely fabulous. Before I discuss my testing results, I first would like to mention that all the results here will more than likely differ from what your personal experience, especially given the wide range of common variables such as room size, layout, different receivers, cables, speaker placement, and your personal sound interpretation. For my testing, I used a Pioneer Elite receiver VSX-LX303. All speakers were connected via custom cut lengths of Audioquest X2 speaker wire. For playback, I used my Sony X800M2 4K bluray player; the player and my Sony A90J OLED TV were respectively connected to the receiver via two Audioquest Cinnamon 8-10K HDMI 5 FT cables (MODEL: HDM48CIN150). Additionally, I increased the front right and left channel by +5.0db in the receiver settings. Lastly, I made sure distance was set to 5 ft and impedance was set properly to 4 ohms. For testing, I wanted to see how the MP10s performed with various genres of music. Lastly, I wanted to see how the MP10s sounded as a height/surround speaker. All music was encoded in FLAC and was ripped from my personal CD collection. Every song was scanned with a spectrogram and had its frequency analyzed to make sure they are proper lossless quality. Starting with the trance genre, the MP10s were very clear and natural. The bass is certainly a bit on the lesser end, but it is certainly there to a degree. The bass can be heard a bit better on the back of the speaker, so I am fairly confident more bass will be heard if they are used in a confined area. Nonetheless, for something only rated 81 Hz on the low end I was still surprised with the results. High frequency tones, specifically snares and repeated tapping sounds are extremely clear and quite impressive. Vocals are excellent as well. Moving on to more dynamic music, Jazz and Classical both sound fantastic here as expected. During Jazz playback, drums and double bass can be clearly heard while all the brass instruments were front and center. The piano and middle frequencies were clear as well. Overall, the imaging and response was fantastic. For classical, orchestra placement and imaging was excellent. Much like before, I could easily make out each instrument clearly. On louder parts, it seemed as if the orchestra was right there in front of me. The MP10s created a wonderful soundstage. As for rock/metal genres, vocals were naturally reproduced. The drums seemed a bit more natural than other speakers. Symbols were incredibly crisp and sharp. Interestingly, despite most of the music being compressed at the mastering level, it seemed the MP10s were able to lessen it to a degree. Even the harshest songs, while normally muddy and hollow sounding, seemed to breathe a bit better. This is certainly a different sound than I expected. Granted, clarity was excellent throughout. Additionally, I noticed some high frequencies were emphasized a bit more on the MP10s than on other speakers. All in all, I believe most will be pleased with the sound, provided you are aware that these do not have the capability to rattle your walls. Lastly, I wanted to test the MP10s as a height/surround speaker to see how they would sound. I tested the 4K movie of The Mummy (1999), which features a DTS: X 7.1 48 KHz/ 24 Bit track. From the start of the movie, the MP10s do a nice job of backing up the two main channels. At 9:33, you can hear the sword effect perfectly clear in the height channel as it rips through the air. Another good example is at the 38:00, where you can hear the soundtrack kick in on both height channels. As with the music test, the MP10s are clear and sound perfectly natural. My initial impression is that while there might be more dedicated speakers for height/surround tasks, the MP10 seemed to hold its own. In conclusion, the MP10s are excellent multipurpose speakers. They sound very natural and were able to handle various genres of music with ease. Additionally, high frequencies were sharp and clear. Furthermore, they are also a very good choice as a surround/height channel speaker providing great sound in a compact package. Overall, I feel most will be please with the natural sound of the MP10s. Thus, the MP10s come recommended.